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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 875.64 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 875.64 and 309.80 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 875.64 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/875.64 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 875.64 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 271,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,273.27/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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